The Golan Heights has been an Israeli
occupied area of Syria since the Six-Day War of 1967. Up
to that time, Syria had launched attacks on towns and
villages in Israel near the Sea of Galilee from the high
vantage point. Syria attempted to regain the control of
the Golan Heights during a surprise attack with Egypt's
help in 1973. Although Israel suffered heavy casualties,
the Arab forces were defeated during the Yom Kippur War.

Golan
Bunker

Bunkers line the hilltops
on the Golan Heights. They provide excellent views of the
Galilee Region of Israel.

Golan
Trenches

Anti-tank trenches snake
throughout the Golan Heights. During the Yom Kippur War,
tanks played an important part in regaining the territory
after the surprise attack.

Banana
Plantations

The Galilee, Jezreel and
Coastline areas are excellent for agricultural. These
bananas were growing right behind my friends' place.
Behind you can see the hills of Mt. Carmel.

My
Israeli Friends

My time in Israel was made
superb by the friends who hosted me and arranged for the
trip. Not only did we have a good working relationship,
we also had a super time of laughing and fellowshipping
together. Their hospitality and wonderful knowledge of
the Land they love made the trip something I will never
forget.